tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post5908332730410984269..comments2024-02-09T04:00:27.528-05:00Comments on BECAUSE I SAID SO: Where Are We Going, Mama?Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00465587872521082056noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-3278023880802101752009-02-18T16:08:00.000-05:002009-02-18T16:08:00.000-05:00My 3 1/2 year old does the same thing with Why aft...My 3 1/2 year old does the same thing with Why after everything. "is the sun up mommy?" "yes" "why is the sun up mommy?" "because it's day time" "why is it day time mommy?" "because the sun is up?" "why is the sun up mommy?" "because it's day time" We get in these loops and eventually he gets the picture or I end it like a previous poster with "because I said so" or "that's just he way itAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-88564406837506514502009-02-15T18:08:00.000-05:002009-02-15T18:08:00.000-05:00My daughter, who is a couple months older than Bro...My daughter, who is a couple months older than Brooklyn, does the same thing! I started telling her that I know she heard my answer and that she's beginning to annoy me so she needs to be quiet. It has worked,she stops asking the same thing over and over. But there was an unexpected drawback. I now hear her telling me that I heard her and that I'm annoying her. Kids! Whatcha gonna do with 'em?Maridy Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03768787590649353431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-21674709397317404172009-02-12T12:00:00.000-05:002009-02-12T12:00:00.000-05:00When my kids were around that age they did that......When my kids were around that age they did that...drove me crazy. So after I told them where we were going. I would ask them immediatly where we were going. Then if they asked again later I would say "you tell me" It didn't always work, but sometime the would remember and then that would be the end of that....now it didn't stop the questions of how long til we get there, how long will we be there?Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12868104676369118705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-27897785465891437182009-02-11T16:37:00.000-05:002009-02-11T16:37:00.000-05:00Flashback to going camping. On the way one of my ...Flashback to going camping. On the way one of my sons says, <BR/>"Where going?" <BR/>"Camping"<BR/>"Why?"<BR/>"To have fun." Repeat every 5 minutes for 3 hours!<BR/><BR/>It could be worse. Ever since the day after they turned 6, one of my twins has said every day, "We're still 6." Then he started adding, "When are we going to be 7?" 296 days down, and 69 to go...<BR/><BR/>Brooklyn is a cutie.Shelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12851446861098955538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-75798933654671749922009-02-11T14:58:00.000-05:002009-02-11T14:58:00.000-05:00My kids do the repeat the question a million times...My kids do the repeat the question a million times gag too. But, I started asking them the same question back or asking them :Where did I say we were going?" Do you remember?" It helps. Really :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-29171121047139807582009-02-11T14:53:00.000-05:002009-02-11T14:53:00.000-05:00Free Spirit, BLESS YOU for providing that link! Th...Free Spirit, BLESS YOU for providing that link! That blog contains a <B><I>stunning</I></B> insight that can reduce stress and frustration immediately! <BR/><BR/>I just did some research on child development in toddlers in preparation to speak to mommies and daddies at a local church. I was struck by the meaning of the incessant "why??" question: it signals that a child now recognizes cause and Sue Bohlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13979649986548482330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-10796893308551265592009-02-11T13:47:00.000-05:002009-02-11T13:47:00.000-05:00I try to remember after a LONG day of that with my...I try to remember after a LONG day of that with my preschoolers that when I'm doing home or with my daughter to not freak out on her. SILENCE! I want to bellow, but I listen and answer because I know, like you, that she just wants to connect and talk with me, but since she can't wax philosophical about Shakespeare. The store, life, "annoying" questions are what we have. LolCharliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15540222337330806738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-54945427715011097492009-02-11T13:10:00.000-05:002009-02-11T13:10:00.000-05:00Ah yes, I do remember those days. I think the best...Ah yes, I do remember those days. I think the best defense is a good offense. Beat her to the punch and start asking HER questions! That might throw her off balance enough break the cycle!<BR/>Good luck!gilroy galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17086090029352484434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-54933948140885230932009-02-11T12:44:00.000-05:002009-02-11T12:44:00.000-05:00I love all of your stories, but the ones of Brookl...I love all of your stories, but the ones of Brooklyn are probably my favorite...my daughter is the same age and it sounds exactly like her!! I love the photo!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03742180908941026651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-91904931527881640802009-02-11T12:07:00.000-05:002009-02-11T12:07:00.000-05:00what?! you saw a bear?!what?! you saw a bear?!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-63216880000490281782009-02-11T11:40:00.000-05:002009-02-11T11:40:00.000-05:00You take such great photos! The two of you are so...You take such great photos! The two of you are so photogenic. Such a sweetie ( and now is the time when you are falling off your chair from gales of laughter...am I right?)<BR/>Thanks for sharing Dawn!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-22206122961858586532009-02-11T11:19:00.000-05:002009-02-11T11:19:00.000-05:00DAWN! Please stop right now and take the time to r...DAWN! Please stop right now and take the time to read this very short article about why kids may repeat themselves! Maybe it will help cut down on any frustration in you AND in Brooklyn. It's an amazing insight! It may not apply to your situation at all if Brooklyn has perfect grammar, but it's worth reading!<BR/>http://www.nogreaterjoy.org/articles/general-view/archive/2003/july/01/FoxMcLeodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09607577265863887205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-28701998293414881002009-02-11T11:12:00.000-05:002009-02-11T11:12:00.000-05:00Yes, I have two girls that repeat a bazillion time...Yes, I have two girls that repeat a bazillion times a day! I to get tired of repeating the same question over and over again! UGH! I don't get tired of my 3 yr old who likes to tell me a hundred times a day that she loves me though! :)The Bertone'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06304140718488900572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-18177608240236994642009-02-11T08:30:00.000-05:002009-02-11T08:30:00.000-05:00But I'm thinking that when she starts screaming, "...But I'm thinking that when she starts screaming, "I hate you!!" and "You're the meanest Mom EVER!!!" you'll probably miss these little moments of her being so repetitive with her innocent questions.....Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281035490944298499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-84514358676903003652009-02-11T06:27:00.000-05:002009-02-11T06:27:00.000-05:00What a cute pair!!!!What a cute pair!!!!Magdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06665261910887145495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-48437529000971349292009-02-10T21:36:00.000-05:002009-02-10T21:36:00.000-05:00Actually... you just made me feel a ton better. Y...Actually... you just made me feel a ton better. You have six kids and you want to know when this "phase" is going to end for your youngest. That means that someday this phase will end for Mister Man and Little Miss -- and apparently before they hit seven or so? Please?<BR/><BR/>I have heard that it's the intelligent kids who ask questions over and over again to ensure they comprehend it all Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07803503583347758969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-30736161155990751462009-02-10T19:57:00.000-05:002009-02-10T19:57:00.000-05:00LOVE that picture of you and Brooklyn!!!Donna in P...LOVE that picture of you and Brooklyn!!!<BR/><BR/>Donna in PA :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-23865901341694868882009-02-10T18:54:00.000-05:002009-02-10T18:54:00.000-05:00Great post, and Brooklyn is so cute. She's learnin...Great post, and Brooklyn is so cute. She's learning language, and that's how they do it (but you know that already!!) It shows you how smart she is. Something I did with my kids (and still do) when they ask questions is to answer it with a question. "Are we going to the grocery store?" "Yes, what kind of things do we buy at the grocery store?" She's trying to figure out the logistics of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-6427363849569936752009-02-10T18:35:00.000-05:002009-02-10T18:35:00.000-05:00What a great photo. You look great!What a great photo. You look great!raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17967863860423185036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-21918031339930925082009-02-10T18:32:00.000-05:002009-02-10T18:32:00.000-05:00Aww, my baby (18mo old) doesn't talk in sentences ...Aww, my baby (18mo old) doesn't talk in sentences yet, so I'm looking forward to more than one word at a time!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12075247714426091234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-46383592983795591872009-02-10T18:06:00.000-05:002009-02-10T18:06:00.000-05:00I didn't read the comments, and you've probably al...I didn't read the comments, and you've probably already been told this, but whenever I flip it around on them and ask them the same question in an "I'm really interested tone," they stop asking me. It's as if they are now the ones with the info and it gives them some sort of control. I don't get it, but it works. "I don't know why the salt is one the road Brooklyn. Why IS the salt on the roadAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228138738486653128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-19809514962376087102009-02-10T17:44:00.000-05:002009-02-10T17:44:00.000-05:00It's your fault - should have never taught her how...It's your fault - should have never taught her how to talk. I suppose you'll still end up teaching her how to drive.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07965400321043093038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-38406570756323860472009-02-10T16:42:00.000-05:002009-02-10T16:42:00.000-05:00Yes i have one like that too, and sometimes i just...Yes i have one like that too, and sometimes i just feel like ignoring it and then she comes up with the funniest question out of the blue! thanks for reminding us we aren't the only ones dealing with the unrelenting questions! you always make me laugh!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07907843591407192066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-42560432818748318692009-02-10T16:15:00.000-05:002009-02-10T16:15:00.000-05:00Love it! I just got to experience this again when ...Love it! I just got to experience this again when we took our granddaughter who is two out for a day shopping on Sunday. I had forgotten how much I missed that toddler repartee. Of course it is easy when you can give them back to mommy (grin}, I don't have to deal with it on a day to day basis and get tired of it so it was a treat.Peldynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467208667969292492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-48106600029822759562009-02-10T16:11:00.000-05:002009-02-10T16:11:00.000-05:00I enjoyed your post because my kids seem to always...I enjoyed your post because my kids seem to always be broken records who are also competing for my attention in the car. I usually find myself getting frustrated. But after reading LaNae's comment about her son's selective mutism and Tara's comment about her non-verbal son, I actually found myself cherishing the noise in the car today. Thank you for helping me get the right perspective, Dawn, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com